Faults:

Head gasket at 300,000 km.

Again at 520,000 km.

Timing chains at 200,000 km.

Auto at 175,000 km and again at 650,000 km.

All shocks, alt bearings and brush set, thermostat and coolant every 200,000 km.

Water pump at 160,000 km and at 600,000 km.

Have always maintained car well, with preventive maintenance being the key to no breakdowns ever.

I fitted GH Sigma front strut discs and brakes at 550,000 km, as the originals were too small. Also fitted LPG at 480,000 km.

At 720,000 km I overhauled the engine. It had no wear except the oil control rings were almost non existent and some wear on the big end bearings. It was as clean inside as a new engine. Have never touched the diff.

General Comments:

The car now has 848,000 km on the clock and still drives nice and still feels tight.

I have towed extensively with this car, and done many, many long distance trips, all documented.

The factory fitted green interior is still almost like new, and being the SE variant, the car is nicer than the normal version.

I never meant to keep this car for so many years or km, but I have alway liked it.

Faults:

It was good until about 200k, then it was one thing after the other. Needed a new motor, clutch, roof lining, rust, oil leaks etc.

General Comments:

It hammered. I used to beat most Holden 6's, and quite a few V8's that I suspected were out of tune.

Faults:

To the previous owner's credit little in the way of problems have risen in this car.

*Differential noise (barely noticeable) - although fairly common in a car this age.

*Tappet noise under load/high revs - however can be fixed quite easily.

General Comments:

Considering the car's age, the Sigma is an excellent vehicle. Its one elderly ownership and log-book history makes it an excellent buy for the purchase price of $900 unregistered. It is quite roomy.. good for long-distance driving, however the vinyl seats can become quite uncomfortable on a hot day.

Performance is adequate for everyday driving, but not for the rev-head (in automatic trans./2.0L combination anyway) with some work it can become quite a sleeper. The only modification I have is a 2.25" sports exhaust system and it has a noticeable increase in performance/fuel economy.

Rust is usually the killer in the Australian Sigmas, luckily, this particular car has only a few non-structural spots, which can be easily repaired.

I love my 'StigmaWagon' even if it is compromised in the way of performance. Purchase one if you are in need of a cheap, reliable runabout or want some cheap thrills.

Faults:

Very rusty in tailgate and around front wheel arch

Dashboard has fallen apart

Has a rust hole in the floor

Engine blows smoke, suspected leaking oil around the piston rings

Transmission synchronization has failed between first and second gears

Nasty click in drive train

Drivers door doesn't open from the inside.

General Comments:

This car is a nasty beast for driving on a property. Despite being thrashed for 3 years the engine still goes well and only blows minimal amounts of smoke. Suspension has coped well with pot holes and the like and hasn't fallen apart yet. Has hit several trees and come off the better of the two. Seats are uncomfortable and the position the front seats are too close to the back ones.

Faults:

Transmission didn't select neutral or drive. Got it reconditioned.

Very light rust on body.

Engine leaks oil and blows smoke.

General Comments:

The best thing I've done so far was replacing the coil with a high performance one from Bosch. I can now do 50 kilometers extra on a full tank, not to mention a bit extra power...

Car is in pretty good condition and never broke down on me, besides the problem on the gearbox. And I do thrash it a bit...